2009 BMW 125 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 125 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
